Saphir Medaille d'Or Renovator – All-Purpose Leather Shoe Cleaner & Conditioner

I bought this conditioner to use on some calf leather shoes/heels. The pictures attached are after application of the SAPHIR conditioner followed by their Super Invulner.Pros: Application requires a dime size amount, so a little goes a long way. Applied with a new chamois cloth the product melted easily into the leather and provided the shoes with a conditioned shine. The product mitigated some creases and left no color or residue on the shoes. I used this on multiple shoes (different colors) and there was little to no color transferred on the chamois cloth.Cons: Make sure to use this in a well ventilated area! I mistakenly used this in my living room and the smell was STRONG. It also permeated the entire living room until the following day so be aware. If you do not clean the shoes before application I don’t believe the product will “clean” your leather (this product is more of a condition & treatment).Overall: I liked the way this product treated the fine leather goods I have. I will use this again and recommend it to others. It’s important to invest in high quality products when maintaining luxury goods so I believe it’s worth the investment. I’ve used other treatments before and the color/integrity became comprised while SAPHIR maintained & provided my items a “brand new” look.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:This is the best shoe polish /leather polishing or cleaning cream money can buy. It smells weird. Applies easily and makes leather look great.

First let me say, if someone gave less than 5 stars, they hit the wrong button. Saphir Medaille d'Or Renovateur is the undisputed champion of boot conditioning. Even the best leather tannery in the entire world, agrees with that statement. It is fact, that this product and Venetian Shoe Cream, are the only two products recommended by Horween. The latter being a thrifty alternative, and often just as good for some leathers. You really only need Saphir if you're wanting the best of the best, and for high quality leathers.Any well versed boot enthusiast can tell you that Saphir renovateur is the best. It's the only product you can use on Shell Cordovan, being 100% certain that you won't damage or discolor your precious leather.I've been learning more any more about boots and leather, since purchasing a pair of brown Bottega Venetas in Italy a few years back. I was worried about ruining the color of my boots, so I dove deep into boot forums, finally discovering Saphir Medaille d'Or Renovateur. The results were amazing, it truly rejuvenated the leather of my Bottegas Veneta boots. No darkening or splotches.I also used it on a pair of handmade American Boots with Natural Dublin leather. To my surprise, it didn't darken the leather!! The neutral disposition of this cream is remarkable. I've used a few different conditioners like Bickmore 4, Obenauf's and Huberds on my work boots. The latter 2 are far too greasy and would ruin any premium leathers.I love Saphir so much, I even use it on my newer work boots. Which are shown i the photos: White's Foreman Steel Toe Model.I provided before an after of my work boots. Along with a photo of my 3 year old Bottegas and the pair in Dublin. You can see how beautifully they are aging whike conditioning with Saphir.I do wish the price was a bit more affordable, but the results make it worth every penny!Thank you!

I recondition designer handbags, and I've been looking for a leather conditioner that restores luster plus leaves a shine. Saphir Renovateur mink oil base is ideal! I used it on a vintage Coach bag today and the results are remarkable. The leather looks almost new, there is no residual odor, and it didn't affect the original color at all. I know others opt for less expensive leather conditioners ( I've tried at least 7 +/-) and Saphir is the best for me. I spend hundreds on handbags - why would I want to skimp on leather care?

Great conditioner. Has never failed to bring my shoes back to life - and I wear them quite often (more than recommended probably). Smells a little odd, and feels a bit heavy, but that's sort of what you want in a conditioner. Probably overkill for most shoes, but it lasts a long time and the price is reasonable for how much use you get out of it.

Product is good, do not be discouraged by its little size. The secret to this conditioner is to use very little. In fact, using too much will actually cause the shoe to feel damp and tacky. I learned this the hard way, however after a few days it all dried out. So this little size should last a long time. Keep in mind this is not a cleaner and conditioner, but just a conditioner. I would strongly recommend a cleaner first before applying this product because otherwise you run the risk of actually mixing unwanted debris and oils into the conditioner and applying it back into the shoes’ leather.This conditioner worked well yet was very gentle on my shoes’ dye. I noticed this particularly with some brown Cole Haan loafers. Using other products before, I have see brown on my rag after conditioning. This did not happen with the Saphir.My only complaint would be the price. So far this is the best conditioner I have found, but I have had VERY similar products for $10. This just depends on how particular you are about your shoes. For me, I want the best. But if you are someone that is just trying to keep your shoes looking decent and get a little extra mileage out of them, save yourself some money and look somewhere cheaper.

Fantastic product...liquid gold to keep your nice leather shoes moisturized to avoid drying out/cracking. I use a little (on my shoes (Allen Edmonds, Trickers, and one pair of Crockett & Jones) every month, along with shoe trees, some polish, and some edge dressing. They consistently look great. Also, stopped the squeeking on my son's Johnston & Murphy shoes. Tongue was rubbing against the inside of the shoe. Put a little on the tongue and inside the shoe where the tongue touches...no more squeek.